is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage

[bwaybri2]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#1

Posted: 6/10/10 at 5:05pm

Would you recommend this - or are they overrated? Thank you.

[JMPlayer6]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#2

Posted: 6/10/10 at 5:18pm

I sat in the first row center, just behind the cabaret folks, so had some heads blocking my view a bit. But to answer your question: in my view, they are overrated, from a cost differential perspective. There is some stage interaction with the cabaret folks, which should not be unexpected.

[Steve2]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#2

Posted: 6/10/10 at 10:04pm

I think that sitting a bit further back is better.

[CapnHook]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#3

Posted: 6/10/10 at 10:09pm

It's worth it if you have the money to spend on it.

If it's a situation where you're saving up for a special occasion, then it's not that special. The Cagelles will dance on the tables. They'll interact with you here and there for four numbers (very brief), and Albin and Georges each have one moment with you. All very brief, and nothing stand-out. Just a bit of extra fun.

"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle

[DrewBill]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#4

Posted: 6/10/10 at 10:19pm

Don't waste your money on the cabaret seating -- the seats are so close to the stage that you cannot appreciate the full show. And the "interaction" with the performers is minimal at best. You would be better off spending your money on good center orchestra seats a few rows back.

[Steve2]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#5

Posted: 6/10/10 at 10:25pm

George Takei (Sulu from Star Trek) was sitting at the tables for the performance I was at.

[Dollypop]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#6

Posted: 6/10/10 at 10:34pm

Jerry Herman was sitting at my table.

"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

[nealb1]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#7

Posted: 6/10/10 at 11:20pm

Sure he was. Was Carol Channing and Angela Lansbury there, too?

[MusicAngel]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#8

Posted: 6/10/10 at 11:57pm

Before I saw the show, I assumed those tables would have more involvement. I thought they would actually be up on stage and part of the show somehow especially for the price! When I finally saw the tables, I actually just viewed them as another Row A. Yeah, the Cagelles are right up in your face (literally) but it's only for brief moments. That kind of close up and personnel interaction can sometimes happen in a Row A for any other show. I think it's best to sit further back so you can appreciate the choreo and everything else on the entire stage. Now if there were ever a lottery for sitting at these Row A tables, well, then that's a different story!

[starspangledjenny]

is it worth it? cabaret seating for la cage#9

Posted: 6/11/10 at 3:05am

I had a blast. Elton John and Rush Limbaugh were at my table. It was Rush's bachelor party.